Astronautics

About

Our members are active in both theoretical modelling and physical experimentation and are supported by a wide range of computational and experimental facilities.

Particular areas of expertise include:

• space environment
• remote sensing
• spacecraft structures
• space systems engineering
• artificial intelligence, spacecraft autonomy and control

We have industry partnerships with:

• EADS Astrium
• Surrey Satellite Technologies Ltd
• QinetiQ
• Thales-Alenia
• Satellite Services Ltd
   

And we have been sponsored by the:

• European Space Agency (ESA)
• European Union (EU)
• Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).

We have also been a leading centre for the training of professional engineers in the worldwide space sector and associated industries since 1974.